Yes, you can. The deadline to DROP from the program without penalty is August 5th. You can do this by:

1. Logging into R'Web

2. Entering the call numbers for the classes you are enrolled in

3. Clicking the drop box next to the call numbers and change it to say "Drop" instead of "Add"

4. Check your schedule to make sure you dropped the classes by clicking "Classes" on the left side and make sure the classes you dropped do not show up there under "Summer 2025"

The deadline to WITHDRAW from class(es), receive a “W” on your transcript, $4 form fee and NO REFUND for academic fees is August 28nd. To complete the request to WITHDRAW, you will need to be submit a form, please go to https://summer.ucr.edu/forms.

Yes, you are welcome to go home at any time. 

Whether you are living on campus or commuting during the Highlander Early Start Academy, any student wishing to park on campus must purchase a parking permit. https://transportation.ucr.edu/

Besides taking an academic class, the Highlander Early Start Academy was designed to help students build a strong community with the UCR campus as well as other Early Start students. This is where the activities come into play.

Activity attendance IS MANDATORY.  Activities can include (but aren’t limited to) the ropes course at the recreation center and a First Year Informational Workshop. There are also other social activities. Once you have been selected to the Highlander Early Start Academy your activity time will be assigned to you. For more activities details go to: https://earlystart.ucr.edu/prospective#eng-math

If you are interested in participating in the Highlander Early Start Academy it is strongly advised that you do your Highlander Orientation BEFORE Highlander Early Start Academy begins.

Orientation days/times that conflict with Highlander Early Start Academy classes will cause you to miss either vital orientation and/or class time. If you are not able to attend your Orientation before the start of Highlander Early Start Academy, please email the Highlander Early Start Academy email, earlystart@ucr.edu and Orientation, orientation@ucr.edu so we can work out a schedule for you during those days.

Yes. Living on campus is highly recommended for all participants, but is not mandatory. Housing costs may also be covered by financial aid for qualified students.

Please visit https://ucr.bncollege.com/ for HESA books.

It may take up to a week after you have been accepted to the program before your financial aid award appears in R'Web under Award Status. Remember, you must accept this award through R'Web in order to receive it.

If you are receiving Financial Aid for fall quarter, it does not apply for HESA. You will receive a separate package.

Math  (Intermediate Algebra) is part of the Highlander Early Start Academy.